MARVEL SNAP Launches Golden Gauntlet World Championship Series

Marvel Snap Golden Gauntlet (Image Credit: Second Dinner)

Second Dinner, the developers behind MARVEL SNAP, a collectible card battler, have announced the Golden Gauntlet World Championship Series, an all-new competitive tournament.

Kicking off on August 9, 2025, this global series is structured around three regional Open Qualifiers, leading up to a global finale in November.

Each qualifier is regionally focused but open to all, meaning players worldwide can compete no matter their location.

Event Schedule & Format

Golden Gauntlet Open 1 – August 9, 2025

Focus: APAC & Western US

Start Time: 5 PM PST / 8 PM EST / 1 AM London (Aug 10) / 3 AM Riyadh / 7 AM Bangkok / 10 AM Sydney

• Registration opens: July 31

• Player Cap: 1,024

• Format: 6 Rounds of Swiss → Top 16 Single-Elimination

• Prizes for Top 16

• Players finishing 5-1 or better qualify for Golden Gauntlet Worlds

Golden Gauntlet Open 2 – September

Focus: Americas

• Same format and prize structure

• Registration details to be shared on Discord

Golden Gauntlet Open 3 – October

Focus: EU & Eastern US

• Format and prize structure remain consistent

• Stay tuned to the official Discord for updates

Golden Gauntlet Worlds – November 8, 2025

• Top performers from all three Opens

• Start Time: 8 AM PST / 11 AM EST / 4 PM London / 6 PM Riyadh / 10 PM Bangkok / 1 AM Sydney (Nov 9)

• Over 300 qualified players

• Format: 9 Rounds of Swiss → Top 16 Playoff

• Prizes awarded to Top 16

Open to All

No rank restrictions. No collection level requirements. The Golden Gauntlet is open to anyone with a love for the game. Registration links and full tournament support will be shared via the official MARVEL SNAP Discord: https://discord.com/invite/marvelsnap

The event will be broadcast live on MARVEL SNAP's official Twitch and YouTube channels.

“This is our chance to empower our community and give back to the fans and creators that have supported us for years,” said Aland Failde, SVP of Marketing at Second Dinner. He emphasized that the tournament isn't just about competition—it’s about giving every player a platform to shine.

The series is being organized in collaboration with GAME ON EVENTS, who have experience running both online and offline competitive events. According to Matthew R., co-founder of GAME ON EVENTS (known online as ItsGuestGaming), the Golden Gauntlet represents a major evolution from grassroots events into a large-scale, community-driven championship.